Salman Khan was seen reprimanding his driver after a fan was reportedly injured amid a massive crowd outside politician Ashish Shelar’s residence during Ganpati celebrations. A video from the incident has gone viral on social media, showing the actor visibly upset as his car struggled to make its way through the crowd.
What happened in the viral video?
In the video, Salman Khan’s vehicle can be seen surrounded by a large number of fans who had gathered for a glimpse of the actor. His security team appeared to be struggling to control the crowd as the car attempted to move forward. As the driver manoeuvred the vehicle through the crowd, a fan’s foot was reportedly caught underneath the car. Photographers at the spot can be heard asking the driver to reverse slightly, while the injured fan appears to cry out in pain. Salman, who appeared visibly concerned by the situation, was then seen striking his driver’s hand and instructing him to move the car away from the crowd as the situation became increasingly chaotic.
Salman Khan’s reaction sparks debate online
The video triggered mixed reactions on social media. While some users criticised Salman for appearing to lash out at his driver, others defended the actor after watching the footage in its entirety, arguing that his reaction came amid the confusion surrounding the injured fan.One user wrote, “This video make me proud as a Fan of Salman Bhai,” while another commented, “He is the most humble superstar.” However, others took a different view of the incident, with some social media users calling Salman “hypocrite and egoistic” over his reaction towards the driver.
Salman Khan was mobbed by fans before the incident
The incident came after Salman had already faced difficulty making his way through the crowd. Several videos from the event showed fans surrounding the actor as he attempted to reach his car. At one point, Salman was seen folding his hands and gesturing to the crowd to make way for him. As the gathering continued to swell, the actor appeared visibly exasperated while trying to reach his vehicle.Another video from the event captured a more heartwarming moment. A young child approached Salman to shake his hand, and the actor obliged. He was also seen stopping his security personnel from pushing the child away and ensuring that the youngster was safely guided out of the crowd before he got into his car.
Salman Khan’s upcoming projects
Salman Khan is currently hosting ‘Bigg Boss 20’ and is also working on SVC63. Directed by Vamshi Paidipally, the action thriller marks his first collaboration with South star Nayanthara. The film is backed by Dil Raju and is scheduled for a theatrical release during Eid 2027.Salman also has ‘Maatrubhumi’, directed by Apoorva Lakhia, in the pipeline. The film was initially scheduled for release in April this year, but its theatrical release has since been postponed, with a new date yet to be announced.
